Flickering Power at Electrical Outlet
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Troubleshooting Electrical Outlet Problems: I have 120VAC coming to my receptacle however when you plug something it just flickers. © By: Dave Rongey |
Troubleshooting Electrical Outlet Problems
[ad#block] I have 120VAC coming to my receptacle however when you plug something it just flickers.
- I have checked the wire with my fluke and changed the receptacle out with no results yet.
- Is there something else I should do?
This electrical question came from: Richard, a Homeowner from Portsmouth, Virginia US
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Richard.
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